Trash & Recycling

Guide to Trash and Recycling at Home

Recycling

The more you recycle the less you'll pay! A recycling bin can be obtained at DPW&P Customer Service.

Schedule

Set recyclables and trash at the curb between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on your scheduled trash/recycling day.

Trash Disposal

Residents of Worcester can dispose of household waste via our pay as you throw Yellow Trash Bag program.

Public Notice

As a reminder, gloves and masks should be disposed of in your yellow City trash bags, not in recycling bins. Recycling bins containing gloves or masks will not be collected.

If you suspect that the yellow bags you have purchased are defective, please call Customer Service at 508-929-1300. You can return them for an exchange at the point of sale or bring defective bags to 20 East Worcester Street, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for exchange.

Top Services

To request services or report problems, call 508-929-1300 or submit your request online through our online customer service center.

Service Requests

Programs & Initiatives

Composting Program
Worcester has the largest municipal composting program in Massachusetts from its leaf and yard waste collection. Compost is available to city residents free of charge. Compost bins for home use are also available to residents. The "Earth Machine" composter costs $45.00.

Keep Worcester Clean - Litter Found on Park Bench at Elm Park

Keep Worcester Clean Program
Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) is a coordinated city-wide effort by multiple partners who work year-round cleaning litter and other debris such as graffiti, abandoned vehicles, and more, from the streets and sidewalks. Learn more about how you can help!

Residential Drop-Off Center Main Entrance from Street in Autumn

Residential Drop-Off Center
The drop-off center allows residents to dispose of bulk waste items in a timely manner and at a low cost. There is also a yard waste drop-off area, a permanent household hazardous waste collection center and a compost/winter sand pickup area.

Worcester Green Corps
The Worcester Green Corps mission is to clean and beautify the City of Worcester on a year-round basis, while prioritizing environmental responsibility alongside economic growth. Learn About Us

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Contact Information

Department of Public Works
20 East Worcester Street
Worcester, MA 01604

Accessible via WRTA Bus Line. View Schedules

Phone: 508-929-1300
Fax: 508-799-1448
Email Us

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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